Grady County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Grady County, Oklahoma has a population of 56,606, the 13th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $75,419 and the median home value is $205,800. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Grady County Quick Facts
How Grady County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,868 | 56,606 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $75,730 | $75,419 | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $187,900 | $205,800 | +9.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Grady County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasha | 16,539 | $54,111 | 17.5% | $130,300 |
| Blanchard | 9,215 | $91,473 | 7.9% | $295,000 |
| Tuttle | 8,040 | $103,994 | 5.3% | $320,500 |
| Minco | 1,607 | $61,000 | 11.3% | $145,900 |
| Rush Springs | 1,299 | $45,125 | 25.6% | $85,700 |
| Ninnekah | 966 | $68,750 | 6.5% | $193,300 |
| Alex | 529 | $69,444 | 9.9% | $81,300 |
| Amber | 445 | $55,313 | 13.5% | $116,100 |
| Verden | 441 | $42,500 | 22.9% | $100,000 |
| Bridge Creek | 356 | $98,750 | 4.0% | $275,000 |
| Middleberg | 218 | $101,284 | 17.9% | $162,800 |
| Pocasset | 181 | $49,167 | 23.2% | $96,000 |
| Norge | 143 | $50,625 | 11.9% | $48,000 |
| Bradley | 126 | $24,344 | 44.4% | $23,100 |
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Population Overview
Grady County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 56,606. It is the 13th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grady County is 40.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Grady County is $75,419. This is 16% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $205,800. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Grady County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Grady County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Grady County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Grady County, Oklahoma?
Grady County has a population of 56,606, making it the 13th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Grady County?
The median household income in Grady County is $75,419 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.
How many cities are in Grady County, Oklahoma?
Grady County contains 14 Census-designated places.